| Daewoo XK8 | |
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![]() Daewoo XK8 leaflet |
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| Type | Assault Rifle |
| Place of origin | |
| Service history | |
| In service | Cancelled |
| Used by | none |
| Production history | |
| Designer | S&T Daewoo |
| Manufacturer | S&T Daewoo |
| Variants | Dar-21 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.50 kg (w/o magazine) |
| Length | 780 mm |
| Barrel length | 508 mm |
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| Cartridge | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, Tappet type |
| Rate of fire | 850 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 940 m/sec |
| Effective range | 700 m (point target) |
| Feed system | Various STANAG magazines. |
| Sights | 3X optical scope laser designator |
Daewoo XK8, also known as DAR-21, is a 5.56x45mm bullpup assault rifle manufactured by S&T Daewoo intended to replace Daewoo K2 assault rifle in Republic of Korea Armed Forces. However, it was rejected and was not mass produced.
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